The Labour MP said she is ‘thrilled’ to be taking up the position.
Labour MP Lisa Nandy said she will do everything in her power to “change lives for the better” as the newly appointed Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.
“As Culture Secretary, I will do everything I can to harness the limitless potential of the extraordinary people in these amazing sectors to drive economic growth, unlock opportunities for everyone and change lives for the better.Thangam Debbonaire had been shadow culture secretary, before the UK went to the polls but she lost her Bristol Central seat to Green party co-leader Carla Denyer, one of the few Labour casualties on election night.
Ms Nandy’s party has committed in its manifesto that it will work “constructively with the BBC and our other public service broadcasters”, making culture and the arts more accessible and investing in the creative industry as part of its industrial strategy. “We look forward to meeting with her as soon as possible so we can begin the work of getting British music back to its rightful position as the beating heart of our towns and cities.”
“There is a serious point behind this because as well as providing those opportunities for young people from every part of the country and the culture and the history and the identity that goes with it, it means we’re reflected in the national story.”UK Music and performing arts union Equity have both warned the Government that their sectors need help.
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